I am super excited to share a technique with you that I've recently discovered. It's called the 'Faux Barn Wood (or Shiplap) Technique' and boy oh boy, is it ever FUN! The possibilities of what you can do with this are endless! The barn … [Read more...] about Easy Barn Wood Technique!
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Stamping Techniques Using Pastel Chalks
Hi Friends! I am so HAPPY that Stampin' Up! has brought back Pastel Chalks to our product line! Years ago we sold "Stampin' Pastels" and when they retired I was super sad - I LOVED using these chalks! When Stampin' Up! released our new 2021-2022 … [Read more...] about Stamping Techniques Using Pastel Chalks
“Ornate Thanks” Card
Hi Friends! The card I'm sharing with you today is one that I made about a month ago, when I first received the new "Ornate Thanks Bundle" - I just forgot to share it with you! I used Sponge Daubers to add ink to the die cut, more … [Read more...] about “Ornate Thanks” Card
“Ornate Garden” Thank You Card
Hi Friends! I can't believe I missed posting on my blog yesterday. I blog Monday to Friday, with the odd weekend post, and it's been a LONG long time since I missed a day. However, I have a good excuse - no internet! Since May 6th, our internet … [Read more...] about “Ornate Garden” Thank You Card
Ornate Style with Daisy Delight Card
Hi Friends! I discovered that our soon to be retired "Daisy Delight" stamp set goes perfectly with the Ornate Style stamp set! Fortunately, the Daisy punch is being carried over into our new annual catalogue but I love the Daisy Delight stamps and … [Read more...] about Ornate Style with Daisy Delight Card
“Around the World on Wednesday” Blog Hop ~ Favourite Colouring Tools
Hi Friends! It's time again for our monthly "Around the World on Wednesday" blog hop! Our theme is "All Things Crafty", with a focus on our favourite colouring tools. Hmmm - a tough one for me to choose. It came down to either the aqua painters and … [Read more...] about “Around the World on Wednesday” Blog Hop ~ Favourite Colouring Tools
Fun Fold Card with “Sailing Home” | Mystery Stamping Hour
Hi Friends! Last weekend I played another round of "Mystery Stamping Hour" with my team - we always have so much fun! It's so nice to spend time together - even virtually, via Facebook - and stamp together too. To play, I post a graphic in our … [Read more...] about Fun Fold Card with “Sailing Home” | Mystery Stamping Hour
“Ornate Thanks” Card
Hi Friends! It's a beautiful, sunny, minus 2 Saturday morning here in our little spot of Nova Scotia. It's so hard hearing from my friends and family back on Vancouver Island when they tell me they've been gardening, cutting their lawns, enjoying all … [Read more...] about “Ornate Thanks” Card
“Ornate Thanks” Sunburst Card Tutorial
Today's beautiful card was created by Gail Beezley and features the new "Ornate Thanks" stamp set and "Ornate Garden" Speciality Designer Series Paper. Supplies: Stamp Sets – Ornate Thanks (149471) Card Stock – Thick Whisper … [Read more...] about “Ornate Thanks” Sunburst Card Tutorial